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Tigers to rely on defense for upcoming season

Tyler Kraft • August 26, 2015

A Texas Christian University attacker raced toward the Missouri goal during the opening match of the 2015 season Aug. 21 at Audrey J. Walton Stadium. Just when it seemed that a TCU goal was inevitable,...

Tigers take home opener

Daniel Witt • August 23, 2015

The sophomore forward made a move and gained space, then let go an 18-yard right-footed shot that sailed into the upper corner of the net. Missouri had their first goal of the 2015 season. A pair of unassisted...

Work ethic boosts MU senior Ryan Dell to world championship

Mia Chudzik • July 8, 2015

Along with the 23 women who captured the hearts of people all over the U.S. by beating Japan 5-2 in the World Cup final Sunday night was MU student Ryan Dell. The senior landed the position of assistant...

The symbolic importance behind the USWNT’s third World Cup win

Andrew McCulloch • July 8, 2015

Three. You may only see it as a numeral, but from the diamond to the ice and the hardwood to the pitch, the number three is the most significant across the sports landscape. The rule of thirds dominates...

Blatter’s resignation from FIFA a step in the right direction

Andrew McCulloch • June 3, 2015

One week after the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. attorney general announced the arrests of seven leading FIFA officials, the organization’s leader and the man once referred to as “Roger...

Grant soars, scores into her final NCAA Tournament

Daniel Witt • November 19, 2014

Senior forward Taylor Grant remembers the last time Missouri faced Kansas on the soccer pitch. Down 2-0 in the 84th minute, the Tigers scored three goals in the game’s final six minutes to complete the...

With Kansas down, Missouri sets sights on Washington

Bruno Vernaschi • November 19, 2014

In an exhibition match in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in August, the Missouri soccer team took out then-No. 4 North Carolina in a 2-1 upset. It didn’t count, but it foreshadowed a successful season. Now,...

Missouri looking past recent struggles

Bruno Vernaschi • November 12, 2014

The Missouri soccer team qualified for the NCAA Tournament on Monday. While the at-large bid signifies a good team, the Tigers haven’t played well recently. Mizzou finished the regular season with an...

After upsets, Missouri looks to tournament

Daniel Witt • November 4, 2014

The Missouri women’s soccer team has three wins against ranked opponents this season, all on the road. The Tigers began their season with a 2-1 exhibition win over then-No. 4 North Carolina on Aug....

Tiger soccer gets the day off in a stacked SEC Tournament

Bruno Vernaschi • November 3, 2014

The women’s soccer Southeastern Conference Tournament begins Monday and Missouri has landed a five-seed, which awards the team a first-round bye. Following their day off, the Tigers, who are 6-4-1, will...

Tigers pounce into SEC tourney with 2-1 win

Daniel Witt • October 31, 2014

Freshman Savannah Trujillo lofted a corner in the 74th minute Thursday against Arkansas. Sophomore Lauren Selaiden found herself running away from the ball as it deflected to her. She then used the side...

Tigers find extra motivation for final conference game

Bruno Vernaschi • October 29, 2014

At every soccer game, Missouri midfielder Lauren Flynn can be spotted on the field sporting a pink headband. On Oct. 30, at the Tigers’ matchup with conference rival Arkansas, she will go beyond that. Flynn...